West Ham United are pushing for a loan deal to sign Andre Silva, according to Florian Plettenberg.
Plettenberg posted on X (23 January) with the latest on the Hammers’ pursuit of the striker, having monitored him throughout the winter window.
The Leipzig man, 29, could move closer to the Premier League as negotiations are pencilled in for Friday where a decision is likely to be made.
“West Ham now pushing to sign RB Leipzig striker André Silva on a 6-month loan!,” the journalist reported.
“New talks today. Decisive round of negotiations scheduled for Friday. Some Bundesliga clubs are also keen on Silva.
“If a move for Silva fails, Brian Brobbey (Ajax) is an option West Ham are considering. Decision soon.”
West Ham pushing to sign Andre Silva
The Hammers are in desperate need of a striker and are looking at Silva as an experienced options who knows the top levels of the game.
The Portuguese is yet to play in England, but has represented the likes of AC Milan, Porto and Sevilla – and has accumulated 53 international caps, scoring 19 goals.
Currently, Danny Ings remains the only senior fit striker at the London Stadium, with Michail Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug both out for sustained periods.
🚨⚒️ BREAKING | @WestHam now pushing to sign RB Leipzig striker André Silva on a 6-month loan!
New talks today. Decisive round of negotiations scheduled for Friday. Some Bundesliga clubs are also keen on Silva.
🆕 If a move for Silva fails, Brian Brobbey (Ajax) is an option… pic.twitter.com/V6flHehwRm
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 23, 2025
The Irons have also been forced to cope without Jarrod Bowen for the introductory period of Graham Potter, though hopes are that the captain will imminently return.
The Hammers next face Aston Villa on 26 January in the Premier League at Villa Park, where Potter’s first game saw them knocked out of the FA Cup (10 January).
